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John F. Kennedy Jr.

Meet John-John, the son of a president who became a magazine maker and a famous face!

Images

KENNEDY MISSING John F. Kennedy

KENNEDY MISSING John F. Kennedy

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Apollo astronauts at the Apollo 11 30th Anniversary KSC Press Conference - Kipp Teague photo
Caroline Kennedy, 3, kisses her babybrother John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1961
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President Kennedy claps as his four-year-old daughter Caroline and son John F. Kennedy Jr
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Passing of the Torch, from President John F. Kennedy to President Elect Barack Obama, Written in the Stars
John F. Kennedy Jr. memorial wall
Public Domain: JFK Watching the 4th America's Cup Race by Robert L. Knudsen, 1962 (NARA)
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Mrs. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., White House, Mansion, Nursery.
Sunlight Beaming Down on the 'Eternal Flame'

Key Facts

Born
November 25, 1960.
Birthplace
New York City, New York.
Known For
Being the son of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and for his career as a magazine publisher.
Career
Assistant District Attorney and founder of George magazine.
Fun Fact
He gave a famous salute to his father's coffin on his third birthday.

Who Was John-John?

Imagine being born right when your dad becomes the most important person in the country! That's what happened to John F. Kennedy Jr., or John-John as many called him. He was the son of President John F. Kennedy and the stylish First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. He lived in the White House when he was a little boy, which is like living in a super-duper famous castle!

A Sad Goodbye and a Brave Salute

When John-John was only three years old, something very sad happened. His dad, the President, passed away. At his father's funeral, a very important parade happened. John-John, so small, stood and gave a salute to his dad's coffin as it passed by. It was a moment that showed his bravery, even at such a young age. It was like a tiny soldier saying goodbye to his hero.

Growing Up and Making Magazines!

As John-John grew up, he didn't want to be a president. Instead, he became a lawyer for a while, helping people with tricky legal problems. Then, he had a super cool idea: he started his own magazine called 'George'! It was a magazine about politics and famous people, and he used his own fame to make it popular. Think of it like being a celebrity chef who then opens their own amazing restaurant!

Always in the Spotlight

John-John was famous his whole life. People loved to see what he was doing, from his job to his wedding to his wife, Carolyn Bessette. Paparazzi, who are photographers that follow famous people, were always around him. He was like a star athlete that everyone watches, but for his whole life, not just during games. He also helped with important causes and his family's work.

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